Whole30 Tartar Sauce
This streamlined whole 30 tartar sauce recipe eliminates guesswork by focusing on high-quality, compliant inputs, delivering a thick, flavorful condiment in just five minutes of active preparation time.
Equipment
- Bowl
- Airtight container (glass jar recommended)
- Microplane (optional, for garlic)
- Silicone spatula (recommended for stirring)
Ingredients
The Optimized Formula Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayo Primal Kitchen brand or homemade (avocado oil base)
- 3 tablespoons dill relish or finely diced dill pickles
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh dill or 1.5 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic Use a microplane to mince into a fine paste for best results
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- as desired Salt and pepper
Instructions
Executing the Perfect Batch
- Combine all ingredients (mayo, relish/pickles, dill, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, onion powder) into a bowl and stir well.
- Add any salt and pepper as needed, or additional dill relish or pickles for a chunkier tartar sauce. Taste and calibrate seasoning now.
- Place the mixture in an airtight container (glass is preferred) and refrigerate at least a half hour (30 minutes minimum) prior to serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve, or store tightly sealed in the refrigerator.
Notes
The passive 30-minute chilling time is a vital system parameter that allows the hydrophobic essential oils in the dill to migrate into the mayo fat and mellows the raw garlic. Skipping this step results in a disjointed flavor. If you prefer a very chunky texture but want to save time, use a small hand-crank food chopper for the pickles rather than a knife. Do not freeze this sauce, as the emulsion will break upon thawing.
Nutrition
Calories: 760kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 80g
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